Quick Answer

Dread of Night is a uncommon Enchantment from 6ED (6ED) costing {B}. Current price: $0.35 USD. Legal in Commander.

Dread of Night MTG card

Dread of Night

Enchantment

Card Text

White creatures get -1/-1.

"These moonless, foreign skies keep me in thrall. Dark whispers echo in the night, and I cannot resist." —Selenia, dark angel

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 6ED 6ED 🎨 Richard Thomas

Market Prices

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€0.36
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dread of Night? Basics

Dread of Night is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "White creatures get -1/-1."

How much mana does Dread of Night cost to cast? Basics

Dread of Night has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Dread of Night's mana cost of {B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Dread of Night has a mana value of 1.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Dread of Night's current oracle text is: "White creatures get -1/-1."

What is the current price of Dread of Night? Pricing

The current market price for Dread of Night is approximately $0.35 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.36 EUR.

Where can I buy Dread of Night? Pricing

You can purchase Dread of Night from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Dread of Night legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dread of Night in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Dread of Night legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Dread of Night in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Dread of Night legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dread of Night is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Dread of Night legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dread of Night in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Dread of Night legal in Legacy? Legality

Dread of Night is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Dread of Night legal in Vintage? Legality

Dread of Night is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Dread of Night legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Dread of Night in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Dread of Night from? Details

This printing of Dread of Night is from 6ED (6ED), with collector number 122.

Dread of Night may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dread of Night's rarity? Details

Dread of Night is a uncommon card in 6ED.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Dread of Night? Details

Dread of Night was illustrated by Richard Thomas.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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